Norris Dam, the TVA’s first project, brought power to East Tennessee and hope to its people. It transformed the region—but also displaced communities. Its legacy is one of progress, sacrifice, and lasting impact.
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By Peter Wallenstein
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 96, 2024
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The Watauga Association: Self-Government on the Edge of Empire
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The streetscape here at the Museum of East Tennessee History has undergone some changes and gained a few new additions to showcase. In particular, the three cases to the left of Trolly 416 are now inhabited by artifacts that give a glimpse into the rich history of radio in Tennessee.